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Topic: writing test for cable--huh?
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| TVchick | Posted – 7/18/2007 2:23:17 PM | show profile I had an interview at a big cable network yesterday. The interview went super well and then--slam, a writing test. The job is mostly technical and marketing oriented but the writing test included 5-6 different assignments in it--from coming up with a website to poll questions, to suggesting marketing ideas to writing paragraphs and paragraphs with the "voice of the brand". I have worked in TV extensively for 7 years now. I have never had to do anything like this. I was a bit floored when I was told about it, and it was written all over my face, I am sure. In any case, I wrote them a very polite letter saying I am highly qualified for the position, ready to show my reel, provide them with references but not ready to spend hours doing work that may not guarantee me a job...let alone hand out ideas to them for free. Has anyone had this type of an experience? I used to think that I'll do anything just to be at a big network. That was when I was 25. At 30, I am no longer willing to put myself on the line this way, especially after a big network show blatantly stole one of my ideas without hiring me in the end. |
| JeanMarie | Posted – 7/18/2007 10:00:58 PM | show profile Don't see the problem... I'd jump at a test like that. What a great opportunity! If you're not ready to "put yourself on the line" for a few hours, then leave the job for someone with more creativity and passion. That's what they're looking for. |
